WElll Doggies! Buddy Ebsen Celebration
Open to the Public August 30th:

A Life Celebration commemorating Buddy Ebsen, who passed away on July
6 at the age of 95, will be hosted by Dorothy Ebsen, at the Academy
of Television Arts & Science (The Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre, 5230
Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood) on Saturday, August 30th at 2PM.
The tribute, which is open free to the public, will be emceed by Dick
Van Dyke and feature the showing of a never-released, one-hour
retropective produced by Mr. Ebsen entitled, "The Buddy Ebsen Story."

The Event will showcase and honor Mr. Ebsen's talents and
contributions to show business and the arts with music, song and
dance performances and a display of Mr. Ebsen's paintings and
memorabillia. Celebrity guests scheduled to share their memories and
stories about Mr. Ebsen include Fess Parker (Davy Crockett), Lee
Meriweather (Barnaby Jones) and Max Baer Jr. (The Beverly
Hillbillies).

"I know Buddy is up there somewhere tap dancing with Gregory Hines,
and he will be here with us for the celebration," said Mrs. Ebsen,
who wanted to provide friends and fans alike with the opportunity to
share in celebrating Mr. Ebsen's life and his impact on people
throughout the world.

"Over the years, so many people have approached us to tell Buddy how
much he has meant to them. It is an amazing gift to see how many
people he touched. He will live on through those memories, and he
will be part of American culture forever," she said.

Mr. Ebsen's career in entertainment spanned 70 years, beginning with
his dancing role in the Broadway show "Whoopee" in 1928. Perhaps
best-known as "Jed Clampett" the patriarch of the Beverly Hillbillies
clan, Mr. Ebsen performed in 11 Broadway Shows, 31 films, 15 made-for-
TV movies and had starring or featured roles in five television
series.

Guests attending Mr. Ebsen's Life Celebration are invited to bring
non-returnable photos, notes or other items to contribute to "A Book
of Life: Celebrating Buddy Ebsen."

DVD Camcorders will not be permitted. Seating will be on a first
come basis. For further information please contact Larry Borovay at
(818) 652-5770